Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Windham Ashland Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windham Ashland Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Windham Ashland Central School's student population of 295 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windham Ashland Central School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windham Ashland Central School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windham Ashland Central School's ranking?
Windham Ashland Central School is ranked #1411 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Windham Ashland Central School often compared to?
Windham Ashland Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cairo-durham High School, Hunter-tannersville Middle School High School, Catskill Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windham Ashland Central School?
The graduation rate of Windham Ashland Central School is 20%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Windham Ashland Central School?
295 students attend Windham Ashland Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Windham Ashland Central School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windham Ashland Central School?
Windham Ashland Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Windham Ashland Central School offer ?
Windham Ashland Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windham Ashland Central School part of?
Windham Ashland Central School is part of Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District.
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